The heart is one of the hardest-working organs in the body. It contracts and relaxes a little more than once per second, providing the blood flow on which every other organ in your body relies. That requires a steady supply of energy, and to perform at optimal function, your heart...
Help your customers take good care of their gut. They say you are what you eat. If you eat well, you’ll probably feel well and if you eat poorly, you probably won’t. For this reason, digestive health is an excellent reflection of your personal well being. However, while it’s easy...
Pet food, treats, remedies and grooming products for your store.As consumers educate themselves about potential contaminants and toxic ingredients in products, they are not only choosing a healthier lifestyle for themselves, but also for their families, which include their beloved pets. To ensure their four-legged family members are living longer,...
A look at Bluebonnet’s ingredients for success as it reaches 25 years. The classic amber glass bottles bearing Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation’s iconic blue flower have graced the shelves of natural product stores for 25 years. As the dietary supplement brand from Sugar Land, TX, reaches its silver anniversary, here’s a...
The lowdown on allergies and seeking reliefAs spring approaches, you may be tempted to stop and smell the flowers, or perhaps even take in a deep breath of fresh air. However, if you are one of the 50 million Americans affected by allergies, this might be the last thing you...
Part Three of a Four-Part Series on Weight ManagementWeight management supplements are not designed to do all the work for you. The path to weight loss is a proactive one, taken on by a person who has decided to make an active change in one’s life. Supplements that target satiety...
Omaha, NE—Data collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) suggest that a fiber-rich diet supports respiratory health, specifically reducing the risk of lung disease. Researchers from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the University of Kentucky, CIRO+ and the University of Auckland in New Zealand looked at...
A new meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology suggests omega-3s may prevent preterm births. Researchers analyzed nine published and peer-reviewed studies, including 5,980 women in total. The group determined that the risk of early preterm delivery was reduced by 58% born before 34 weeks and...
Lawrence, KS—Pines International, based here, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year as a pioneer in the green foods industry. Ron Seibold and Steve Malone founded Pines International in 1976 after being inspired by the research conducted by agricultural chemist Charles F. Schnabel, Sc.D., and his colleagues at Cerophyl Laboratories.
Ronkonkoma, NY—According to StreetInsider.com, NBTY, Inc., sold its Vitamin World retail business to private equity firm Centre Lane Partners for $25 million. The transaction may close as early as mid-February 2016. Once the deal closes, Vitamin World will operate as a stand-alone retail business without NBTY. The chain currently has...
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